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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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